About WIC

The WIC and Community Nutrition program at WCCHD provides nutrition education and healthy foods for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children. WIC services are provided at the four main WCCHD clinics in Georgetown, Taylor, Round Rock, and Cedar Park, as well as a part-time clinic in Bartlett.

Be sure to download the Important Phone Numbers, Addresses and Websites brochure for a handy WIC reference guide.

See also: Locations & Hours for WIC clinic locations, phone numbers, and hours of service.

WIC Benefits

• Individual nutrition assessment and counseling by a Registered Dietitian (RD), degreed nutritionist or nurse
• Group nutrition education classes
• Breastfeeding education and support
• Vouchers for healthy supplemental foods
• Referral to services such as immunizations, healthcare, social services, Medicaid, and food stamps

Who Can Receive Benefits?

WIC services are free to those who are eligible which include:

• Pregnant women
• Women who are breastfeeding a baby under one year of age
• Women who have had a baby in the past six months
• Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under five can apply for their children

If you have a job or if you have private health insurance, you can still apply for WIC.

Go to the Texas Department of State Health Services WIC website to find out all of the eligibility requirements, including income guidelines, and to download eligibility forms.

How to Apply

• Call the WIC office most convenient for you to make an appointment. (See Locations & Hours for WIC locations and phone numbers.)
• Bring documentation of household income. You must bring documentation for everyone in your household who works, or has another source of income. Examples of documentation: check stubs, recent tax return, statement from employer, child support statement or check stub, SSI statement
• Applicants and certain family members who receive Medicaid, TANF, or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility. You must bring current proof of participation in one of these programs, but do not need to bring other income documents.
• Bring documentation of where you are currently living such as a utility bill or rent receipt. Sorry, we cannot accept PO Boxes.
• Undergo a simple health screen and nutrition assessment to determine nutritional risk.

Breastfeeding Support

See breastfeeding support information on the WIC Nutrition Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program page.

Farmer's Market Vouchers

During the spring and summer months, women and children over the age of one participating in our WIC and Community Nutrition program receive vouchers redeemable at the farmer's local markets for fresh, Texas grown fruits and vegetables. One of the most popular aspects of the WIC and Community Nutrition program, the Farmers' Market vouchers are always welcomed by our participants. Call your local WIC office for season information for local farmer's markets or download the 2008 Farmer's Market flyer.

Community Outreach and Education

In an effort to keep the community aware of WIC benefits, the WIC Program participates in local health fairs, and provides educational presentations. Please call (512) 943-3680 for more information.